Name: Bright and Bold Moroccan-Spiced Cauliflower Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, cored and cut into bite-size florets; ½ tsp ground cinnamon; ¼ tsp ground black pepper; ½ tsp ground cumin; ½ tsp dried thyme; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp turmeric; 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tsp lemon juice; ½ tsp turmeric; 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tsp maple syrup; ¼ tsp ground black pepper; ½ cup Greek yogurt; 1 clove garlic, minced; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro or diced green onion

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

20 min

Yields

4-6 servings

Turn a head of cauliflower into a flavourful and healthy appetizer in less than 30 minutes.

This meat-free “wing-style” dish will entice even the most discerning carnivore with its full flavour profile. Turmeric gives this dish it’s bright yellow hue, combined with cinnamon, pepper, cumin and thyme, for a fragrant spice combo you’ll want to use on more veggies. Serve as a quick party appetizer or as part of a larger meal as a tempting veggie side dish.

ingredients

Moroccan-Spiced Cauliflower Bites

head cauliflower, cored and cut into bite-size florets

½ tsp

ground cinnamon

tsp ground black pepper

tsp ground cumin

tsp dried thyme

tsp salt

tsp turmeric

Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Turmeric Yogurt Dip

tsp lemon juice

tsp turmeric

Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

tsp maple syrup

tsp ground black pepper

cup Greek yogurt

clove garlic, minced

Garnish

¼ cup

chopped fresh cilantro or diced green onion

Ingredient Substitution Guide

directions

Step 1

For the Moroccan-spiced cauliflower bites, preheat oven to 425ºF.

Step 2

In a large bowl, toss all cauliflower ingredients until florets are evenly coated. Spread on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Roast for 18 to 20 minutes until cauliflower is tender and beginning to brown on the bottom.

Step 4

For the turmeric yogurt dip, do the following: In a medium bowl, whisk all dip ingredients until uniformly yellow. 2. Transfer to a serving bowl. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.

Step 5

To serve, arrange cauliflower on a platter, sprinkle with cilantro or green onion, and serve warm or room temperature alongside dip.

Beauty shot of beautifully golden cauilflower bites served with a yogurt dressing- vegetarian recipe

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